The nurse recommends to the busy mother of three that the antihistamine fexofenadine (Allegra) would be more beneficial than diphenhydramine (Benadryl) because Allegra:
a. is inexpensive.
b. contains a stimulant for an energy boost.
c. does not dry out the mucous membranes.
d. does not induce drowsiness.
ANS: D
Allegra does not induce drowsiness as does Benadryl.
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